Lions v Blues
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<p>cave, I though he lived in a kennel on Kaino's front lawn!</p>
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<p>Has he hit the wall Rodders style? Just seems to be a waste of space for the Blues all year (yes, he has been injured), certainly not someone obviously a world class AB lock in.</p>
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<p>Only if it's not his shoulder holding him back. The AB coaches will know, they won't take him if he's not going to deliver what they need.</p>
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<p>I know that this may be sacrilege to some but wtf is the deal with Kaino?</p>
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<p>Has he hit the wall Rodders style?</p>
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<p>Just seems to be a waste of space for the Blues all year (yes, he has been injured), certainly not someone obviously a world class AB lock in.</p>
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<p>He's been carrying an injury (shoulder) this year and he's 33 years old. I think it's a fair question. </p> -
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<p>I know that this may be sacrilege to some but wtf is the deal with Kaino?</p>
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<p>Has he hit the wall Rodders style?</p>
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<p>Just seems to be a waste of space for the Blues all year (yes, he has been injured), certainly not someone obviously a world class AB lock in.</p>
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<p>He's just doing what DC and McCaw did for years at the Crusaders. Give him a black shirt and I'm sure he'll step it up :)</p>
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He's just doing what DC and McCaw did for years at the Crusaders. Give him a black shirt and I'm sure he'll step it up :)<br><br>
Unless as nzzp says it's his shoulders holding him back.</p></blockquote>
The concern for me is that he hasn't been easing himself back into the season after a break as was the case with McCaw or Carter. He's played for most of the season and been poor.<br><br>
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<p>Simon Hickey most likely.</p>
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<p>The other contenders for game time at 10 are Will Talataina-Mu, D'Angelo Leuila, Wiseguy Faiane, Broc Hoopah and Calvary Fonoti. I'd like us to move on from Hickey and try out these guys, but it won't happen.</p>
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<p>Will D'Angelo Leuila be moved on now that he has been pick for Samoa in the June tests similar to Kelly Meafua?</p> -
<p>They desperately need new blood in their side so imo, a good move by Samoa. </p>
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<p>Will D'Angelo Leuila be moved on now that he has been pick for Samoa in the June tests similar to Kelly Meafua?</p>
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<p>I was thinking about that when I saw him in the Samoan team. We're not so assured at 10 like we were at backrow when we told Meafua to move on, so I hope we don't let him go so fast.</p>
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<p>im surprised they're fast tracking D'Angelo in the Samoan set up. He must've really impressed in the u20s comp. </p>
<p>I guess it helps ur chances when you play outside Junior Poluleuligaga.</p>
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<p>I think it's a savvy move by Samoa. Get him in before someone tries to deter him from opting so early in his career.</p>
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<p><strong>We're not so assured at 10 like we were at backrow when we told Meafua to move on, so I hope we don't let him go so fast.</strong></p>
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<p>Completely agreed. Blues and their ITM Cup teams and their struggles at 10 - if he's talented I'd hope he is considered - not exactly in a position to be picky!</p>
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<p>Hopefully at the very least Hickey isn't selected as captain of Auckland ITM Cup - which then opens up to the possibility of him being dropped on form, which should have happened last season.</p>
